Over 80 years ago, a man named Lester M. Sears believed it could be a good idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial application. He made the "Model L," and although it may look a bit obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machine transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard today within the forklift industry. Among these important features include: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
In the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so efficient and strong that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then during 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The company has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machinery are available in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business makes an entire line of warehouse equipment as well. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which is able to operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This particular unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.